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France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

2022年1月1日

France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Are big celebrations allowed in your country despite COVID-19? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 outdoor /OUT-dawr/ [adjective] – existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building The city is famous for its outdoor restaurants. festive /FES-tiv/ [adjective] – having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion Margaret is in a festive mood because of the holiday season. excluding /ik-SKLU-ding/ [preposition] – not including The airfare costs 500 dollars, excluding travel…
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Scientists make significant progress in using DNA to store data

2021年12月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like taking pictures and videos? Why? Is DNA important? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl / [adejctive] – large in size, value, or importance His novel’s first draft requires a substantial amount of rewriting. storage /STAWR-ij/ [noun] – the putting and keeping of things in a special place for use in the future To make more storage space, we had to build some cupboards. data /DAT-uh/ [noun] – information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making, or information…
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Scientists make significant progress in using DNA to store data

2021年12月31日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. DNA /d-n-a/ [noun] – the chemical, present at the center of the cells of living things, that controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries genetic information during reproduction His research on DNA was well-admired. molecule /MOL-uh-kyool/ [noun] – the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms A molecule might be made up of the same type of atoms or atoms of different types. magnetic /mag-NET-ik/ [adjective] – with the power of a magnet If we charge it with electricity, it will become magnetic. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [verb]…
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Scientists make significant progress in using DNA to store data

2021年12月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you store valuable information? Where do you keep valuable information? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 progress /PROG-res/ [noun] – movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position I’m not making much progress with my English. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice The best option would be to cancel the trip. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number…
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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks

2021年12月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you drink tea or coffee in the morning? How long do you prepare your tea or coffee? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 ingredient /in-GREE-dee-UHNT/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish Almond is an important ingredient in this dessert. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The new store offers natural foods. typical /TIP-i-kuhl / [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from…
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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks

2021年12月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the weather in your city right now? How often do you visit cafes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part: Coffee contains a number of important nutrients. delightful /dih-LAHYT-fuhl / [adjective] – very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable The trip to the museum was delightful. optional /OP-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – If something is optional, you can choose if you want to do it, pay it, buy it, etc. Adding nuts to this cake is optional. dose /dohs/ [noun]…
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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks

2021年12月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chill /chil / [noun] – a feeling of cold Sandra closed the windows after feeling the chill in the air. infuse /in-FYOOZ/ [verb] – If you infuse a drink or it infuses, you leave substances such as tea leaves or herbs in hot water so that their flavour goes into the liquid These drinks are infused with fruits. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing Drinking vitamins helps you combat stress. dissolve /dih-SOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed,…
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Hertfordshire tractors raise funds for Christmas charity

2021年12月29日

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© ROMAN TURNEY PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC NEWS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you give to charity? Do you do volunteer work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Make sure to lock your vehicle before you leave. charity /CHAR-i-tee/ [noun] – help, especially in the form of money, given freely to people who are in need Anna’s family donates to charity at least once a year. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or…
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